Senior Software Engineer, Real-Time Networking

SpaceX; Redmond; On-site; AUD 235,000 - 384,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options and long-term incentives

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Shuttle to Redmond Seattle office

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for the Starlink Enterprise Products team. You will define, build, and deploy real-time software across network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites to unlock new connectivity opportunities.

We expect strong problem-solving, self-starting drive, and a passion for high-impact environments. You will own the full lifecycle from design to support and contribute to system-level optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Experience with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.) and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable real-time software on network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites.
• Own the full software lifecycle from architecture to deployment and support.
• Develop tools for testing, performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Build prototypes and run experiments to prove key design concepts.
• Advance next-generation networking technologies across a satellite network.

Skills

Networking protocols

Operating systems

Real-time software

C++ production

Distributed systems security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering/science

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for the Starlink Enterprise Products team. You will define, build, and deploy real-time software across network switches, servers, ground antennas, and satellites to unlock new connectivity opportunities.

We expect strong problem-solving, self-starting drive, and a passion for high-impact environments. You will own the full lifecycle from design to support and contribute to system-level optimization.